Many Apple users have had the frustrating experience of spending twenty or even fifty dollars on a new iPhone charger or iPhone charging case, only to find out that when you attempt to plug it in, you get the "This cable or accessory is not certified and may not work reliably with this iPhone". Don't worry. It can be fixed! Just follow the few simple steps below.

Steps

Part 1

Clean Out Your Charger Port

1

Use something small for the cleaning. A toothpick, needle, or a paperclip will work.

2

Turn off your iPhone. You don't want to electrocute yourself!

3

Gently insert the object into the charging port. Move it around a few times. Slowly pull it out and shake the phone to allow any dust to fall out.

4

If anything falls out, try your charger. If not, proceed to Method 2.

Part 2

Charge Your Phone While It's Off

1

Have your charger ready to go. Do not plug it in yet.

2

Turn off your phone and plug in the charger quickly while the display goes off, or when the little wheel on the screen is spinning.

3

Leave your phone alone for 15 to 20 minutes. Proceed to turn it on, and check to see if it charged. If not, proceed to Method 3.